Maine elections chief who drew Trump’s ire narrates House tabulations in livestream

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is acting like a play-by-play sports announcer as she describes the state’s process of determining the 2nd Congressional District election winner through ranked choice voting.

DeSantis, Haley pledge to pardon Trump if they’re elected and he’s convicted

In separate campaign stops, both Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley reinforced that, if elected, they would pardon former President Donald Trump, who is facing 91 felony counts.

Shenna Bellows’ home ‘swatted’ after decision to bar Trump from Maine’s primary ballot

The secretary of state says she and her staff have received 'non-stop' threats, including a swatting at her home Friday night – in which a fake emergency is called in to elicit a heavy police response.

Nearly 800 Maine voters left No Labels party after signature-drive confusion

The group, which drew criticism from some voters who said they were misled into changing party affiliations, still has well over the 5,000 signatures needed to qualify for the 2024 ballot.

Lawmakers consider bill requiring Maine voters to show photo ID at polls

Supporters say a photo ID mandate would boost public confidence in Maine elections, but opponents, including Gov. Mills, say it would do far more harm than good.

In Maine and nationwide, Real ID requirement for air travel is delayed – again

The Department of Homeland Security has pushed back the date for requiring federally approved IDs to May 2025.

Shenna Bellows: Why voting matters

The election is Nov. 8; these are the reasons you should vote

Political leaders and political scientists say America’s democratic roots require people to head to the polls and that the nation’s future depends on it.

Seth Carey loses case against district attorney hopeful

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows rules Carey failed to prove DA contender Neal McLean Jr. did anything wrong.

Seth Carey fails to offer evidence against district attorney hopeful

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says she will issue ruling within the five days required by law.